GRE Word List

SINECURE

an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income

The meaning of the word sinecure is an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income.

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ricketyaffected with rickets
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
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